LDM-4405
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NTRODUCTION
This manual describes the LDM-4405 Laser Diode Mount and explains its
operation. Information is also provided to assist in customizing this mount to
satisfy specific laser mounting needs. This chapter provides an overview of the
LDM-4405 Laser Diode Mount, and contains general information and
specifications.
Product Overview
The LDM-4405 is a temperature controlled laser diode mount which allows easy
fixturing for many of today's popular TO-Can laser diodes. It allows for precise
temperature control of the laser package. The mount provides an innovative laser
clamp which allows quick mounting of either 5.6 mm or 9 mm TO-Can lasers. The
mount contains both metric (M4) and English (8-32) threaded steel inserts in its
base for simple and reliable post mounting.
The LDM-4405 allows direct interfacing to most of ILX's current sources and
temperature controllers through standard ILX cables. This gives you the flexibility
to select the proper current source or temperature controller for your particular
application. Additional flexibility is provided by allowing easy reconfiguration of the
mount to match the pin outs found in common laser diode packages.
The LDM-4405 consists of a housing with integrated heat sink, combination cover
and clamp, temperature controlled laser mounting plate, thermoelectric module,
and PCB assembly (see Figure 1.1). The mount includes a banana jack for a wrist
strap or grounding wire, as well as a fitting which allows the user to purge the
laser chamber with nitrogen. The rear of the mount houses connectors for both
current and temperature control cables and two switches for selecting polarity of
the laser diode and photo diode pins.
